and this means that the device would be capable of
connecting to cellular data networks.

The alleged iPad mini front panel shows the thin side
bezel that was previously rumoured, and also space for a home button and a
forward-facing FaceTime camera. The front panel is white, suggesting the device
will come in both black and white varieties, observed Apple Insider.

There is a picture of the rear of the device where the
Apple logo is visible and the name `iPad' below that. The rear facing camera is
at the top left hand corner.

There have been reports of the iPad Mini being
launched on October 17 and the invites for the event are likely to be sent on
October 10, while the actual sale of the devices are expected to be on November
2, going by previous schedules of Apple in selling their products.